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Africa, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Jocelyn Murray
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Anthropologist Jocelyn Murray provides an illustrated overview of African cultures and history, including an introduction to the landscape and a two-page spread on each nation.
(AFR58, $35.00)
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Big Cats
• Seymour Simon
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A full-color introduction to the life of big cats around the world, including the tiger, lion, leopard, puma, cheetah, jaguar, and snow leopard. Intended for children ages 4-8.
(BST46, $6.99)
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Elephant (Eyewitness Books)
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A vivid introduction to the elephant, in the colorful Eyewitness visual style. With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. Geared for children ages 9-12.
(BST44, $15.99)
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Eyewitness Africa
• Yvonne Ayo
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A thoroughly illustrated overview of traditional ways of life throughout Africa, geared for ages 9-12.
(AFR59, $15.99)
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Going Solo
• Roald Dahl
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG ADULTS
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Both young and old will delight in Dahl's recollections of his adventures as a WWII-era Royal Air Force pilot in Tanzania and Greece.
(EAF78, $6.99)
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Jambo Means Hello, Swahili Alphabet Book
• Muriel Feelings
• Tom Feelings
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A highly recommended introduction to the people and culture of East Africa -- and basic words in Swahili -- for younger readers, ages 4-8.
(EAF100, $6.99)
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Moja Means One, Swahili Counting Book
• Muriel Feelings
• Tom Feelings
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Tom provides richly detailed illustrations to accompany Muriel's presentation of the numbers one to ten in Swahili. Intended for children ages 4-8, it's a nice introduction to the culture of East Africa.
(EAF99, $6.99)
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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
• Nelson Mandela
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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An oversized, illustrated collection of wide-ranging tales from all over the continent, the majority traditional folktales from Southern Africa. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela. A family classic.
(AFR135, $16.95)
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The Serengeti Migration, Africa's Animals on the Move
• Lisa Lindblad
• Sven-Olof Lindblad
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A portfolio of dazzling photographs, with just enough text to explain them, the dramatic close-up portraits and stunning landscapes will captivate the whole family. Ages 8-12.
(EAF57, $15.95)
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Subira Subira
• Tololwa M. Mollel
• Linda Saport
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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After the death of their mother, a young Tanzanian girl must learn to care for her younger brother in this adaptation of an old African folktale.
(EAF152, $5.95)
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